The Hide My Present native iPhone application allows users to create bespoke animated present hunts. The server-side for this project comprised of a REST service to facilitate communication between the iPhone application and the central database, a bespoke video stitching task to produce the present hunt videos and a brochure website to promote the app.

  • Web App
  • Mobile App
  • Database development
  • Download on the App Store

We commissioned Initial Spark™ to develop our iPhone application idea. We received expert advice and guidance that shaped our idea into a successful application that passed the Apple review process first time. The project went very smoothly and all work was completed prior to our projected live date. We have subsequently recommended Initial Spark to some of our clients and intend on using them for future developments.

- Director, Ramsbottom Productions Ltd

The Mr Android project involved the development of a native Android mobile app which provides suggestions for apps to download from Google Play. A REST service was created to allow the app to store and retrieve any necessary data from the server-side database that was developed. In addition, a brochure website was also created for the app.

  • Web App
  • Mobile App
  • Database development
  • Android app on Google Play

Initial Spark™ were selected to develop a native Android mobile app. Working with Initial Spark™ was painless, collaborative and enjoyable. Since the completion of this app I have used them again for other projects and would recommend them to anyone looking to develop an app.

- Co-Founder, Mr Android Ltd

Initial Spark™ has provided specialized software consultations to Beyond on database optimization and various aspects of web application development. Technical problems were discussed from performance, scalability and usability perspectives and best-practice approaches were evaluated to formulate appropriate solutions.

  • Web App
  • Database development

I have used Initial Spark™ for several software architecture consultations and on each occasion my senior development staff have been very pleased with the technical advice and direction provided. I would certainly consider them for future projects.

- Director, A Place Beyond Ltd

The project involved the enhancement of an existing web portal and the alteration of several web services & windows services to facilitate inter-system communication. The main enhancements included:

  • Improving the portal database searching facilities
  • Adjustment of synchronisation processes between several different databases used by the organisation in order to keep them relevant and up to date
  • Complete re-design of the existing user database and authentication system, with zero impact on application availability & the preparation of credentials for communication to a user base of 3.5k registered users
  • Improvement of an opportunity identification tool (Automated data mining to produce a valid sales opportunity from past sales)
  • Web App
  • Database development

Initial Spark™ Consulting worked with us on 2 separate releases of our Renewals Manager software for a one of our large customers (a major global I.T distributor), the updates were fairly large and complex, Initial Spark™ needed to work with the wider development team in order to gain an in-depth understanding of current processes in order to plan and execute the required upgrades. The consultant was able to take a fairly basic functional requirement specifications and implement the change with relatively little fuss and bother, using targeted and effective questioning to get to the bottom of any requirement not fully detailed. The consultant gave regular feedback and took a pro-active approach to development. All deadlines were met and any issues found in testing were minimal and often down to the incomplete requirements rather than a bug in the programming. I have no doubt that I would gladly use Initial Spark’s services in the future.

- Project Manager, Concentrix Corporation

Initial Spark™ supplied a consultant to assist with the development of the final phase of the Fashionoko web application, which allows fashion enthusiasts to buy and sell items of clothing online. The project involved web and database development as well as Facebook integration.

  • Web App
  • Database development

Initial Spark™ Consulting participated in a peer-to-peer e-commerce system project in order to help accelerate project completion. The consultant was able to hit the ground running and provided a truly consultative approach when evaluating implementation options. The work was produced in accordance with our company standards/procedures and several substantial tasks were completed in a short period of time. I would have no objection in using them again to help out our business in the future should the need arise.

- Director, Big Wardrobe Ltd

The Hemingways project involved localizing a number of existing e-commerce web applications for some well known high-street retailers. The web applications were modified from the UI layer to the database in order to support multiple languages.

  • Web App
  • Database development

Initial Spark™ Consulting undertook several e-commerce web application translation projects for one of our large retail customers. The projects were completed in a professional manner, in accordance with our specifications as well as being delivered on-time. I would not hesitate to use them again for future projects.

- Development Manager, NetConstruct Ltd